BOWTECH^®
The Original Bowen Technique
A gentle, effective healing system

What is Bowen Therapy?
The Bowen Therapy is a healing system that utilizes the effective hands-on techniques called the Bowen Technique (Bowtech®). This was pioneered by Tom Bowen of Geelong, Australia in the 1950’s.

The Bowen Technique is a system of muscle and connective tissue therapy that has revolutionized health care worldwide. Bowen empowers the body to heal itself. The work consists of a series of gentle, precise moves on specific areas. It stimulates energy flow, which activates the body’s own resources for healing. Bowen is a form of neuro muscular re-patterning.

A unique tool of the Bowen Practitioner is “tissue tension sense”, meaning the Practitioner is able to discern stress build-up in muscle groups and then utilise Bowen moves to release that stress.

There are frequent but very critical pauses throughout the treatment and this allows the body time to respond, and begin the healing process as a whole or target a specific problem.


What is Bowen Effective For?
By affecting the body’s endocrine, metabolic and autonomic nervous systems, Bowen helps to balance and stimulate energy flows, thereby creating homeostasis at the cellular level.

The benefits are not confined to the physical problem presented, but is all encompassing, extending to the emotional and spiritual levels.

Over the last 50 years, Bowen has successfully treated thousands of people suffering from a variety of conditions, including:

• Sports injuries
• Stress and tension systems
• Back pain and sciatica
• o.o.s. and tennis elbow
• neck and shoulder problems
• knee and ankle problems
• respiratory conditions
• menstrual irregularities
• migraines and headaches
• chronic viral fatigue syndrome
• pregnancy and childhood disorders

Every Body is Better with Bowen
You do not have to be unwell to benefit from a Bowen Treatment. It is an ideal way to help the body fully relax and function at an optimum state of health, and hence is very effective for releasing stress.

Bowen moves are a study in delicacy, being light, gentle, non-invasive and very precise. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue. It is a pleasant and relaxing experience with no vigorous manipulation and no known side effects. The treatment is appropriate for people of all ages, from newborn to elderly people.

Obtaining Maximum Benefit from your Bowen Treatment
Bowen continues to be integrated into the body for 5 – 10 days following treatment. Other body treatments can hinder this process of integration, so it is advisable not to receive chiropractic therapy, massage, acupuncture or physiotherapy for three days prior to, or seven days following a Bowen Treatment.

In many cases, long-standing complaints are significantly relieved in 2 to 3 sessions. Second and subsequent sessions should be given within 5 to 7 days. Drink 6 – 8 glasses of water daily. Strenuous exercise is not recommended immediately after treatment. A daily walk is ideal. After relief from initial symptoms, many clients return periodically for one-off sessions to maintain body balance.